21 Mouthwatering Spiralizer Recipes

Slicing and dicing are a thing of the past. It’s all about spiralizing!

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Cassandra Talmadge

February 8, 2016

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21 Mouthwatering Spiralizer Recipes

Slicing and dicing are a thing of the past. It’s all about spiralizing!

ByCassandra TalmadgeFebruary 8, 2016

From zucchini (aka zoodles) to celeriac spaghetti (vegetti), spiral shaped food is just more fun. And it’s better for you. With one simple tool, you can boost the nutritional profile, lower carb counts, ditch gluten, and/or veganize any meal. By the way, a spiralizer doesn’t just make things twirly curly; the game-changing gadget can turn onions into rings, potatoes into chips, and more. Whether you are just looking for a way to make healthy eating easier or are a creative home cook, many people swear by their spiralizer. Check out these twenty-two spiralized recipes, get inspired, and then find out the 23 Healthy Foods Celebs Can't Get Enough Of!

PEAR NOODLE YOGURT PARFAITS

Protein-rich Greek yogurt topped with granola and spiralized pear. The hourglass fall fruit boasts hunger-squashing pectin, "a soluble fiber that attracts water and turns to gel, slowing down digestion," says Jennifer Glockner, RDN, and author of the Smartee Plate series. "This may help to reduce blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease and colon cancer." And don’t worry, all the sugars in this recipe are real. If you’re wondering about added sugars in your food, check out the Eat This, Not That!: Low-Sugar Packaged Foods exclusive report!

CREAMY SPINACH SWEET POTATO WITH CASHEW SAUCE

Can’t sleep? Try whipping up this recipe. Cashews are one of the best nuts for weight loss, and they’re bursting with magnesium, a mineral that fights insomnia. However, getting more shut-eye isn’t all magnesium does. It also helps to regulate your immune system, keeps your brain cells firing, and helps relieve constipation, headaches, and muscle cramps.

GREEK CUCUMBER NOODLES

Fancy up any Greek salad with spiralized cucumber instead. With just 118 calories and 11 grams of carbs per serving, it fits flawlessly into any diet. To start losing weight today, check out these 10 Genius Tips to Lose 10 Pounds!

CELERIAC PASTA WITH WALNUT AND APPLE SAUCE

Never heard of celeriac? Cousin to the leafy celery, this veggie is also low in calories (42 calories per 100 g), and rich in powerful antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Two of these include vitamin K, which is essential to bone health and phosphorus, which supports cell metabolism as well as blood buffers. Similar to other vegetti recipes, celeriac makes a great low carbohydrate alternative to pasta in recipes like this one! But remember, your body needs carbs. Check out these 25 Best Carbs for Weight Loss to make sure you’re opting for waist-whittling ones.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH NOODLES IN SAGE BROWN BUTTER

These noodles provide 455 percent of daily vitamin A demands. That means healthier skin, teeth, vision and mucus membranes, as well as a reduced disease thanks to carotenoids in the squash. Beyond that, the orange fleshed gourd is packed with potassium and belly-slimming fiber. That’s one wholesome dish!

THAI ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH SPICY HONEY CHICKEN

Coconut oil has one mighty nutritional profile. Not only do the benefits of coconut oil include aiding in weight loss and skin health, it also protects vital organs and even memory. It easily steals olive’s place in any dish (like this one). And with 25 grams of satiating protein and just over 300 calories, this is a totally guilt-free noodle dish! For more ways to use coconut oil, don’t miss these 20 Coconut Oil Recipes That Will Shrink Your Waist!

SKILLET BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN

Love bruschetta but not all the empty carbs that come along with it? You’ve just hit the jackpot because this recipe delivers all the flavor of the traditional dish for just 11 grams of carbs and 25.3 grams of satiating protein. Not to mention tomatoes help to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, skin damage, and certain cancers. Dozens of studies link these benefits to lycopene, an antioxidant that, unlike most nutrients in fresh produce, increases after cooking and processing (and these tomatoes are cooked!).

SPRING ROLL ZUCCHINI NOODLES

Before you write this one off due to its fat content, consider this: Coconut milk, the main fat source in the recipe, is loaded with medium-chain triglycerides which are easily-digested and used for energy, helping to fry those dreadful love handles. It also contains sodium-moderating potassium and a slew of fortified vitamins. Opt for varieties that are unsweetened to cut calories without compromising the nutritional benefits.

SOBA NOODLES WITH GINGER DRESSING AND TOFU

Vegan, low calorie, and can even help diminish the appearance of cellulite? You’d be a fool not to read on. Cilantro, a staple ingredient in the avocado dressing in this recipe, helps remove heavy metals from the body that tend to hide in fat cells and aid in the appearance of pucked skin. Reduce the metals, reduce the fat cells, and ultimately, reduce the overall appearance of cellulite. And be sure to avoid these 15 Worst Foods for Cellulite, too!

ZOODLE MARINARA

Instead of skipping Sunday dinner, substitute zoodles or zucchini noodles in the place of traditional spaghetti. Need inspiration? This recipe allows you to consume two cups for just 203 calories! Plus it dishes up 119 percent of your daily vitamin C demands. Pair it with a lean protein for a balanced, wholesome meal.

SWEET POTATO NOODLES

You already know sweet potatoes aid rapid weight loss, but did you a daily serving of mushrooms can protect you from breast cancer? In a study published by the International Journal of Cancer, women who consumed 10 grams or more of fresh mushrooms every day were about two-thirds less likely to develop breast cancer than non-mushroom eaters. Knock out one serving with this superfood dish.

SPICY VEGGIE SUSHI BOWLS

Ordering sushi can be a slippery slope, despite its healthful ingredients; many varieties contain fake meat and calorically dense glazes, sauces, and breading. In fact, just two Shrimp Tempura Rolls will have you ingesting over 1,000 calories. This recipe piles all of the flavors of the roll inside in a wholesome bowl for a one-fourth of the calories.

CHICKPEA BOLOGNESE

Carrot noodles are topped with a homemade bolognese sauce and roasted chickpeas. These tiny legumes might be small, but they’re awfully mighty when it comes to shrinking your waist. Loaded with fiber and protein, they keep you fuller longer and according to studies, when added to a reduced-calorie diet, increase weight loss. Need we say more? And if you love chickpeas, make sure you scope out these 20 Amazing Chickpea Recipes!

SPIRALIZED APPLE CRUMBLE

Aside from pears, apples are another belly-slimming fruit that can easily be spiralized. In fact, a study a Penn State University study found that snacking on one pre-meal can reduce overall calorie consumption by 15 percent. Leave the dicing to the amateurs. And to discover how to get a washboard stomach in just five weeks, don’t miss this essential list of the 5 Best-Ever Foods for Abs—Guaranteed!

COCONUT CURRY WITH SWEET POTATO NOODLES

This coconut curry recipe will leave more than just your taste buds humming—it will leave your calorie burning oven on blast. Chilies contain a compound called capsaicin, which has been proven to reduce belly fat, suppress appetite and increase the body's ability to convert calories for energy. Cursed with an underperforming metabolism? Check out these 25 Things You're Doing to Slow Your Metabolism.

SAVORY PARSNIP NOODLE CHIVE WAFFLES

If date night needs a little spark, we might have a solution. Parsnips contain high concentrations of androstenol, a naturally occurring steroid that can increase female mammals sex drive. Additionally, the root veggie contains boron, which has been shown to help the body metabolize and use estrogen and enhance blood levels of testosterone. Cancel your reservations yet?

AVOCADO SPINACH PESTO PASTA

If you’re like us, you always ask for more guac. After all, avocados are a weight loss god. In fact, no other fruit is credited with spot-reducing belly fat, warding off hunger, boosting nutrient absorption, lowering cholesterol and fighting free-radicals. The best part? They’re extremely versatile and make the perfect sauce in avocado recipes for weight loss like this one!

JERK SHRIMP WITH CRISPY PLANTAIN NOODLES

Plantains contain one of the highest levels of resistant starch, a type of carbohydrate that, as the name suggests, resists digestion, helping to keep you fuller longer (the same holds true for bananas). As if that wasn’t enough, this recipe also calls for flab-blasting coconut oil and protein-boasting shrimp. This meal will leave you leaner, satisfied and toned. How many recipes can say that?

RAW CARROT PASTA

Carrots protect more than your vision. They also protect your sperm. In fact, a study by the journal Fertility and Sterility found that men who ate the most carrots saw improved sperm performance by 6.5 to 8 percent! The secret? According to Harvard researchers, carotenoids or powerful antioxidative compounds found in carrots, help the body make vitamin A. And this recipe dishes up three days worth (302 percent)!

BEETROOT SALAD WITH WALNUT DRESSING AND GOAT CHEESE

Increase athletic performance with this beetroot salad. According to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, runners who ate baked beets before a 5k ran five percent faster. The researchers attributed the results nitrates found in the beets, which both strengthens endurance and lowers blood pressure. And to lose even more weight—up to 16 pounds in 14 days!—click here to discover The Best Weight-Loss Smoothie Ever!